New Laparoscopic Vaginoplasty Procedure With a Modified Peritoneal Pull-Down Technique in Four Patients With Mayer−Rokitansky−Küster−Hauser Syndrome

Iori Kisu, Masaaki Ito, Kanako Nakamura, Tetsuro Shiraishi, Tomoko Iijima, Hiroshi Senba, Kiyoko Matsuda, Nobumaru Hirao

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Abstract

Background: Various vaginal reconstructive procedures have been described for patients with Mayer−Rokitansky−Küster−Hauser (MRKH) syndrome. We describe the success of a novel laparoscopic vaginoplasty procedure using an anteroposterior peritoneal pull-down technique. Case: Four patients with MRKH syndrome underwent a modified laparoscopic Davydov procedure using an anteroposterior peritoneal pull-down technique with a transverse laparoscopic incision below the strand. Anatomical success was achieved in all patients, allowing easy introduction of 2 fingers, an epithelialized neovagina, and a mean length of 8.0 cm (range 7.0-9.0cm). All 3 patients who attempted sexual intercourse were successful, and neovagina size was adequately maintained at the long-term follow-up in the remaining patient. Summary and Conclusion: This novel procedure presents as a feasible and an effective approach for vaginal reconstruction in patients with MRKH syndrome.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)569-572
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume34
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021 Aug

Keywords

  • Davydov procedure
  • Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome
  • Neovagina
  • Uterus transplantation
  • Vaginoplasty

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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